FSCS in-default register

Wentworths Limited

Declared in default18 October 2000FRN 136636

What this means for you

Because Wentworths Limited has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Wentworths Limited (FRN 136636) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 18 October 2000. The firm's specific financial products cannot be determined from available records, limiting clarity on the scope of its operations. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the product category involved in their claim.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.